God
bless you as you strive to bring quality Christian education to the
world. We at ICAAI are always blessed to hear from those who have a
burden to offer excellence in the form of Christian Education.

At
ICAAI we consider accreditation a process of recognizing educational
institutions for performance, integrity and quality which entitles them
to the confidence of the educational community and the public. The accrediting
process requires institutions and programs to examine their goals, operations
and achievements, followed by the expert criticism and suggestions of
a training team and later by the recommendation of the accrediting body.

Even
if you have been denied accreditation by other bodies, we invite you
to apply with ICAAI. Although our guidelines are very structured, we
offer something different than many other accreditation bodies. We will
work with you and help you over hindering obstacles. We are a ministry
dedicated to helping serious applicants to gain that recognition they
deserve.

Your ICAAI Representative

About ICAAI:

ICAAI is not recognized by
the United States Department of Education. Credits earned at any ICAAI
accredited institution are not automatically transferable. These credits
have been accepted by many other colleges, but absolutely no claims
of acceptance are made. Because the convictions and desires of most of
our members, we voluntarily maintain separation of church and state, we
have never applied for any affiliation with the government. We are an
independent accrediting agency, WE ARE NOT REGIONAL. We believe that even
small colleges, Bible schools and other Christian institutions, who would
not be accepted by the D.O.E. should still have the chance to become an
accredited institution.

Purpose: The
purpose of the International Commission on Academic Accreditation,
Inc. is to act as an assisting body to help schools in their quest to
offer the highest in academic excellence and ethical practices. We are
not a board of governance; rather we come alongside to offer help when
needed. ICAAI is dedicated to advancing
the cause of Christian education in our nation and abroad. ICAAI accepts outstanding Christian
colleges, seminaries, schools and institutes that seek involvement
in the accreditation process. The mission of ICAAI is to provide
a solid and reliable witness of the strength of Christian education
for any institution.

Benefits of Accreditation: Involvement in an international organization
assisting Christian schools and establishing standards of performance
helps to promote credibility in the Christian education community. You receive guidance and direction
in a self study and evaluation process that will strengthen and improve
your school's image and stability. You are linked to professional Christian
educators and representatives who are always ready to assist you. Accreditation provides an external
witness to your community and the student body as to the level of quality
and professionalism your school offers. It is an indication to other schools,
colleges, and educational interest groups of your commitment to standards
and excellence.

Why You Should
Consider ICAAI:
If you are a new institution, ICAAI can help you in the areas of:

Administrative evaluation

Having the proper corporate structure

Having the proper filing systems

Curriculum Evaluation - Helping to point institutions
in the "right direction" academically.

If you are an established institution
desiring extra accreditation, ICAAI can help by conducting simple visits
once every five years to confirm compliance with ICAAI guidelines

Accreditation
is Quality Control: Accreditation in higher education is a collegial
process based on self and peer assessment for improvement of academic
quality and public accountability. This quality control process occurs
on a continuing basis.

The Importance
of Accreditation:American higher education has emerged over its history
as a diverse, competitive, decentralized "system," with vibrant private and
public sectors in which colleges and universities enjoy comparatively high
autonomy. As a result, American higher education has become the envy of the
world, leading in both the production of new knowledge and the proportion
of its population that goes to college. Students from nations the world over
come to American colleges and universities as to no other. Accreditation is one of the major
factors behind this global leadership. Accreditation reflects the
comparative advantages of American higher education (such as its numerous
and diverse institutions and its method of graduate education) and
respects its core values of autonomy, self- governance, scholarship,
and the assurance of academic quality through peer review. In nearly every other country, higher
education is controlled and monitored by the national government,
which promulgates higher education policy. As free markets, democracy,
and individualism spread around the world, however, many nations are
adapting their higher education systems to the more competitive U.S.
model, of which accreditation is a central part.

Premium Membership:

Premium Membership is only available
to branches of Freedom Bible College and Seminary and is free of charge to
them. Although they are automatically covered by the ICAAI Accreditation
umbrella, they may become a Premium Member by simply filling out the
paperwork. Why is it important to become a Premium Member? Because the application process alone
verifies that the branch is on the academic target and their educational
goals and future visions are in line with ICAAI goals and visions.

The Next Step: If you are interested in becoming an accredited member
of the International Commission on Academic Accreditation, contact
us by postal or E-mail
or call us and we will send you our brochure of requirements and an application.